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Minsher Family History

Minsher Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Minser, Minster, Mincher, Minshew, Fisher, Risher, Minter, Manser

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Where is the Minsher family from?

You can see how Minsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Minsher families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Minsher families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Minsher's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Minsher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Minsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minsher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Minsher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Minsher. For the veterans among your Minsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minsher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Minsher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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